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Truck break down cleared on Tauranga Direct Rd

The truck broke down on a bend in the southbound lane of State Highway 36.

'Immensely sad': Rāhui put in place at Omanawa Falls after death

Omanawa Falls lies within the rohe of Ngāti Hangarau.

Bay Dreams 2021: No arrests or calls for disorder at festival of 20,000

Thousands flocked to Trustpower's Baypark in Mount Maunganui yesterday.

'Fobbed off': Bay Dreams festival-goers request for refunds not accepted

They were told they would receive a refund if acts were cancelled. What happened?

Bay of Plenty Times Year in Review: June 2020

The Bay of Plenty Times is looking back at the stories of 2020.

Tauranga shoplifters reaching for more 'valuable' items as numbers spike

New shoplifting figures show thefts are continuing to rise in the city.

Man dies at Omanawa Falls

Police called about 2.30pm after someone failed to return to their group.

'More I did right, the less chance I had': One mum's journey out of homelessness

'I feel like I've got my life back.'

Campers suspected of causing Motuopuhi Island fire

A fire on Motuopuhi Island (Rat Island) took some effort to put out due to its location.

Whangamatā teen riot: $6000 of stock stolen, Blackies Cafe roof damaged

Mayor slams 'self-indulgent brats' for the trouble.

Mountain bike rider airlifted in critical condition

Emergency services have attended an incident at Bowentown.

Sax-playing pensioner has 100 reasons to celebrate New Year's Day

Niel Randrup has 100 reasons to celebrate New Year's Day this year.

Summer read: School's new 'see-through' blouse sparks petition

'I can't even imagine the situation if they got caught in the rain.'

Making Arataki safe again: Innovation emerges from community efforts

Custom-built safety devices with GPS are in the works to help keep children safe

New Year wishlist: What our leaders and locals want for the Bay in 2021

From roads to social issues, there's lots on Tauranga residents' wishlists for 2021.

Whangamatā riot: Teens throw bottles at police from cafe rooftop

Police armed themselves with shields and batons.

Community service in Janet Barnes' DNA

Now the former mayor has been recognised in the New Year Honours for her service.

Chief calculator, doctor and soroptomist recognised for roller sports work

Helping women and roller sports has meant Judith Lowes now has another string to her bow.